Macro ??? Again M4/3: I am checking out the olympus 60mm macro f=2.8 for my EMD5 Any comments, suggestions or recomendations are welcome Thanks. Ed...

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Macro ??? Again M4/3

Sep 12, 2014 10:08:34 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

I am checking out the olympus 60mm macro f=2.8 for my EMD5

Any comments, suggestions or recomendations are welcome

Thanks. Ed

Sep 12, 2014 13:38:06 #

mechengvic Loc: SoCalo

The 60mm macro is THE macro lens to get for your em5. Unless of course you use standard 4/3 lenses with an adapter, then the Sigma 105mm and 150mm macros will get you even closer,and they are incredibly sharp.

Regardless of your choice, I recommend a set of extension tubes:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=859014&gclid=COC80qGb3MACFZSIfgodThYAPA&Q=&is=REG&A=details

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=971885&gclid=CKSd6dCb3MACFU2RfgodEH8ALA&Q=&is=REG&A=details

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=971892&gclid=CLqkqt2b3MACFRaSfgodknsA_w&is=REG&Q=&A=details

Sep 12, 2014 14:01:21 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

Thanks so much for the useful info. Much appreciated.
Regards. Ed

Sep 12, 2014 17:56:12 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

One more ? Probably a dumb one. Would you suggest using the tubes with the Macro 60mm???

Sep 12, 2014 17:56:34 #

mechengvic Loc: SoCalo

Edcase wrote:

One more ? Probably a dumb one. Would you suggest using the tubes with the Macro 60mm???

Yup.

Sep 12, 2014 18:17:32 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

Thanks again. Turns out I have tubes and forgot them. 16 And 10 mm.
Ed

Sep 12, 2014 18:28:27 #

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Edcase wrote:

I am checking out the olympus 60mm macro f=2.8 for my EMD5

Any comments, suggestions or recomendations are welcome

Thanks. Ed

Ed, I use my old f2 / 90mm macro. It requires an adapter, but it is very sharp from f2.8 to f11 (Olympus recommends only f4 to f8). It can only be used in aperture mode. The f2.8 / 60mm is easier to use and can be used in any mode. Since this is 4/3rds, the image will look 2X life size. With an extension tube, you will reach beyond 2X images.

Sep 13, 2014 09:22:54 #

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

For lots of information on macro equipment and photography you could ask your question in the True Macro section or read their info. at the beginning of the section. They are a very helpful and knowledgeable bunch of fellow hogs.

Sep 13, 2014 09:37:25 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

How do I get there.???? Couldn't figure that out.

Sep 13, 2014 11:48:12 #

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

Edcase wrote:

How do I get there.???? Couldn't figure that out.

Go to the top of this page where the titles are and press HOME, you will find a list and True Macro is there - also if you go to the bottom of that list you will see a tab that says 'all sectons' which will give you the entire list. Good luck.

Sep 13, 2014 16:58:09 #

Edcase Loc: Savannah GA

Thanks , Ed

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